Scarf News in 2023

We've been a little slack in updating this news section on our website, but we're going to start adding to it more from September 2023 onwards! In the meantime, you might like to check out some recent newsletters! Read more

Spring Scarf Dinners '23

Spring Scarf Dinners will run on Wednesday nights from 11 October - 29 November. Scarf trainees and mentors will serve a set menu designed and cooked by the experienced Noisy Ritual kitchen team. Bookings open soon! Read more

Become a Scarf Champion

Scarf Champions play a critical role in a young person significantly growing their knowledge, skills, confidence, networks, and ultimately, their job readiness. Find out more today! Read more

Final Winter Scarf Dinner at Molly Rose

Register your interest for the Winter Scarf final night at Molly Rose; we'll be serving a 3-course set menu and special welcome drink. We'd love you to join us to celebrate the closing night of the season! Read more

Winter Scarf Dinners '23

Winter Scarf Dinners will run on Wednesday nights from 12 July - 30 August. Scarf trainees and mentors will serve a set menu designed and cooked by the experienced Molly Rose kitchen team. Book now! Read more

Scarf 2023 fundraising appeal

We’re harnessing our community of supporters to help us transform more lives through hospitality. Thank you to everyone who donated and helped us reach our target! Read more

Final Autumn Scarf Dinner at Cassette

Tickets are now available for the Autumn Scarf closing night, covering a 3-course set menu, welcome drink, and a few other special things! Book in and celebrate Scarf's final night at Cassette. Read more

Autumn Scarf Dinners '23

Autumn Scarf Dinners will run on Wednesday nights from 15 March - 10 May, at Cassette in Kensington. Food by the experienced Cassette team, front of house by Scarf trainees and mentors. Book now! Read more

Scarf Dinners 2023

Spring Scarf Dinners will run on Wednesday nights at a fantastic venue in Brunswick East from 11 October - 29 November! Bookings will open soon - get ready to join us for our next season. Read more

Spring Scarf Dinners '22

Spring Scarf Dinners will run in partnership with The Mulberry Group on Wednesday nights from 12 October - 30 November. Dinners will be held at Liminal with food by Hazel and service from Scarf trainees and mentors. Read more

Programs

At Scarf, we run a range of hands-on hospitality and job-readiness programs for young people seeking protection and those from refugee or migrant backgrounds who are facing barriers to employment. Read more

Scarf 2022 Mid-year fundraising campaign

We need your help to raise $25K in 25 days so that Scarf can continue transforming lives through hospitality. With the help of some of Scarf's wonderful partners and friends, we'll be able to double it! Read more

Winter Scarf Dinners '22

Scarf Dinners will kick off in 2022 in partnership with Pipis Kiosk and Perry's: A Refreshment Club. Join us and support recent Scarf graduates to gain paid work experience while enjoying a seriously delicious set menu. Read more

Scarf Wrap Up - 2021

The pandemic continued to present challenges for our small team last year, but we still saw some solid outcomes for our trainees and graduates. Read more

Q & A with James Irvine from Four Pillars

We're incredibly grateful that Four Pillars have been a Scarf Partner for the past five years. James Irvine, Four Pillars Creative Director of Gin Drinks recently shared a few words. Read more

Winter Scarf '21 Program Update

The Winter Scarf '21 Seasonal Training Program is running remotely for now, but we hope to be back face-to-face with our trainees, mentors and diners soon! Read more

Winter Scarf Dinners

Dine with us and help our new cohort of trainees gain awesome training, mentoring and paid work experience at one of Melbourne's best venues! Read more

Winter Scarf Dinners '21

Dine with us and help our new cohort of trainees gain awesome training, mentoring and paid work experience at one of Melbourne's best venues! The food will be hot and the beers will be cold. Read more

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Scarf 2021 Mid-year fundraising appeal

Help us provide training, mentoring, paid work experience and job readiness support to 50 young people this year! Read more